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White House moves to tighten HHS management ahead of midterms

White House moves to tighten HHS management ahead of midterms

The White House and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. are reshuffling senior leadership at HHS ahead of the midterm elections to tighten operations and sharpen the department’s public message, reports the Wall Street Journal. Chief among these is the elevation of Chris Klomp, the administration’

HHS layoffs hit one-fifth of department, sparking court fights

HHS layoffs hit one-fifth of department, sparking court fights

HHS has dismissed about 10,000 employees—on top of 10,000 early retirements already encouraged this year—leaving critical public‑health programs gutted and the agency facing immediate legal fire, according to internal tallies and multiple media reports. The cuts, ordered by President Donald Trump and executed by Health

RFK Jr. faces Senate hurdles for HHS approval because of abortion stance

RFK Jr. faces Senate hurdles for HHS approval because of abortion stance

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, faces Senate resistance due to inconsistent abortion positions, writes obvious-stating New York. Despite his past support for abortion rights, anti-abortion groups now demand concessions, including appointing anti-abortion leaders at HHS and reinstating Trump-era abortion restrictions, such